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Koh Lipe to Phuket: Ferry, Speedboat, and Price Information

Key facts
  • Crossing time 5h–5h 30m
  • Operators 2
  • Departures a day 1
Sailing season This route sails all year round.

2,450+ THB

Island Hopping Adventure: From Koh Lipe to Phuket's Paradise

Aerial view of the white Big Buddha statue on a forested Phuket hilltop above turquoise sea and coastal town

Koh Lipe to Phuket Ferry and Transfer Options

Traveling from Koh Lipe to Phuket usually means combining a boat leg with an overland or connecting transfer, since Koh Lipe has no year-round direct pier link to Phuket. Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club operates this route with a speed boat, and the full journey — including any connection — takes around the scheduled journey time. Fares start from ฿2,450 per person, with 3 available depending on the day and season, so it is worth checking the live schedule before you fix your travel dates.

Departure and Arrival Points

Boats from Koh Lipe leave from the island's main pier, with the mainland connection and arrival point in Phuket confirmed once you book, since the exact pier can vary by operator and season. Always check your ticket for the departure pier and arrival terminal, and allow extra time at both ends for pier transfers, especially in high season when queues build up.

Booking Your Koh Lipe to Phuket Trip

Book your speed boat ticket online to lock in your date and seat, particularly around Thai public holidays and peak December-to-March travel weeks when capacity sells out early. Tickets typically include onboard facilities, and confirmation is sent immediately so you have your booking reference ready for check-in at the pier.

When the Route Operates

This route runs during all year round, reflecting the seasonal sea conditions in the Andaman Sea; outside this window, sailings are reduced or suspended and it is best to check current availability before planning connecting flights or hotel stays. If your dates fall near the edge of the season, build in a buffer day in case of weather-related schedule changes.

Planning the return leg? You can book the Phuket to Koh Lipe ferry and transfer on the same site, using the same operator details and live schedule shown here. For a broader look at connections in the area, see the Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta boat schedule or the Koh Lipe to Krabi ferry options if you are building a multi-stop Andaman itinerary.

Select your travel date above to see live prices, departure times, and seat availability for Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, and complete your booking in a few steps once you have chosen the sailing that fits your plans.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?

You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.

If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.

What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?

We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.

If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.

If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.

Why is my account locked?

We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.

You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?

What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?

Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.

Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.

If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.

How do I unlock my account now?

Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.

If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.

My account locked but I never tried to sign in

Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.

Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.

We would still recommend two things:

  • Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
  • Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.

If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.

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